Education Required in Contested Custody or Parenting Time Cases
Pursuant to
Minn. Stat. § 518.157 enacted in 1998, parents involved in contested custody or parenting time cases, regardless of whether a marriage relationship exists. In all other proceedings involving custody, support, or parenting time, the court has discretion to order the parents to attend a parent education program. The courses attended by parents must meet the Parent Education Minimum Standards.
Available Courses
In-Person:
- Bridging Parental Conflict offered by the Bridging Center, Edina, (612) 440-4252
- Headway Emotional Health Richfield, Golden Valley, and Inver Grove Heights, (612) 798-8181
- “Co-Parenting Seminar” (in person) [must be paired with “Legal & Economic Aspects of Divorce (LEAD)” in person course to meet all requirements]
- “Legal & Economic Aspects of Divorce (LEAD)” [must be paired with in person or video conference "Co-Parenting Seminar" to meet all requirements]
- Parents Forever In-Person Courses offered by
- Parenting Resource Center, Austin, (no child care available)
- True Foundation Counseling Services, Brooklyn Park, (763) 657-1551
- Health Resources, Detroit Lakes, (218) 844-8822
- Fergus Falls Community Education, Fergus Falls, (218) 998-0544
- Friends Against Abuse, International Falls, (218) 285-7220 (no child care available)
- Roseau County Northwest Mediation Services, Roseau,
- Ann Mozey, Stillwater, (651) 644-1000 (no child care available)
Live Video Conferencing:
- Bridging Parental Conflict offered by the Bridging Center, Edina, (612) 440-4252
- Headway Emotional Health, (612) 798-8181
- "Co-Parenting Seminar" (video conference) [must be paired with “Legal & Economic Aspects of Divorce (LEAD)” in-person course to meet all requirements]
- "Legal & Economic Aspects of Divorce (LEAD)" [must be paired with in-person or video conference "Co-Parenting Seminar" to meet all requirements]
Online Courses: